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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.80, 577.56 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.80, 577.56 and 211.56 is: 317.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.80 : 577.56 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.80/577.56 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.80x = 577.56 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.80x = 122,188.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,188.59/384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.54

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